2025 EID-UL-FITRI CELEBRATIONS: SO-SAFE CORPS DEPLOYS PERSONNEL TO ENSURE PEACE AND SECURITY
The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation, and Safety Corps, codenamed So-Safe Corps, has deployed 900 officers and men across the state ahead of this year’s Eid-ul-Fitri celebrations.
This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the State Commander of the Corps, Commander (Dr.) Soji Ganzallo, through the Director of Information and Public Relations, Assistant Commander of Corps (ACC) Moruf Yusuf.
According to the statement, the Corps' Director of Operations and Zonal Commanders have been tasked with collaborating closely with Muslim leaders, particularly Imams, across the 20 Local Government Areas of Ogun State to ensure the surveillance and protection of Eid prayer grounds.
The statement further emphasized that all deployed personnel must remain professional and civil while carrying out their duties.
Officers have been directed to actively engage in community security efforts, including sensitizing Muslim faithful, visitors, well-wishers, and community leaders on the need for heightened security awareness before, during, and after the Eid-ul-Fitri celebrations, scheduled to take place from Friday, March 28, to Friday, April 4, 2025.
Commander Ganzallo reaffirmed the Ogun State Government's commitment to ensuring the security of individuals, groups, and corporate bodies, stressing that necessary measures have been put in place to maintain peace and order.
"Security remains a top priority, and we will deploy all necessary strategies to safeguard lives and property during this period. We also urge Christian families to extend their usual support to their Muslim neighbors by remaining vigilant and ensuring their communities are protected while Muslims attend Eid prayers," Ganzallo stated.
He further assured that So-Safe Corps personnel will conduct regular patrols across communities to prevent any area from being used as a planning or hiding ground for criminal activities before or after the celebrations.
Additionally, Ganzallo issued a stern warning to individuals or groups intending to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere of the festivities, stating that the Corps will not tolerate any security breach.
"Anyone with a hidden agenda to destabilize the peace during this period should have a rethink of their actions. Our officers will be on high alert, and there will be no room for criminal activities," he warned.
As the Eid celebrations approaches, Ganzallo felicitated with Muslim faithful across the state, including officers and men of the Corps, Corps Marshals, and members of the Officers' Mess who observed the Ramadan fast. He prayed for Allah’s blessings and rewards for their sacrifices.
Members of the public are advised to report any suspicious activities or security concerns through the following emergency hotlines:
08034681687, 09069392064, 08035479930
E-Signed
ACC Moruf Yusuf
Director of Information and Public Relations
So-Safe Corps ogunstatesosafecorps@gmail.com
http://sosafecorps.og.gov.ng:2096/
08035479930
FOR: THE STATE COMMANDER
March 27, 2025
